2024peer-reviewed37 citations
Bleeding Risk in Patients Receiving Omega‐3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Mustafa Javaid, Kadhim Kadhim, Bilal Bawamia, Timothy Cartlidge, Mohamed Farag, Mohammad Alkhalil
Journal of the American Heart Association
Abstract
Omega-3 PUFAs were not associated with increased bleeding risk. Patients receiving high-dose purified EPA may incur additional bleeding risk, although its clinical significance is very modest.
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Randomized controlled trialMeta-analysisPolyunsaturated fatty acidMedicineOmegaSystematic review